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Aboriginal Recording of the Year

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	Susan Aglukark Big Feeling
The pure voice and powerful songs of Susan Aglukark have made her a genuine national star. Her platinum-selling, JUNO-winning catalogue includes such albums as This Child and Unsung Heroes. She explores a truly global contemporary sound on Big Feeling, a collaboration with co-writer and producer Ben Mink (k.d. lang). The result is a work that is both intimate and universal.

	Burnt Burnt Project 1 "The Avenue"
Winnipeg ten-piece Burnt generate a world-beat sound with a distinctive First Nations influence. "There is no bias in what we incorporate into the music," is how leader David Boulanger explains their refreshingly eclectic style. They perform with dancers, and audience reaction is always lively. Burnt Project 1: The Avenue is their debut album.

	Eagle & Hawk Mother Earth
Acoustic pop-rock group Eagle & Hawk blends Native vocal styles and rhythms into their music. Their hybrid of traditional and contemporary stylings is a popular one, and they won a Canadian Aboriginal Music award for Best Rock Album in 1999. They are previous JUNO winners.

	Sandy Scofield Ketwam
Sandy Scofield won a Best Alternative Album Award at the National Aboriginal Music Awards and earned a JUNO nomination for her previous disc, Riel's Road. She digs deeper into her aboriginal roots on Ketwam, which features original songs in a traditional style and tongue. Powerful lyrics sung in a gorgeous voice are her trademarks.

	Whitefish Jrs In Honour Of Percy Dreaver
Cree drumming and singing group Whitefish Jr's are from the Big River First Nations near Prince Albert. The much-travelled ensemble have performed in Germany, hosted many pow wows, won singing contests across North America, and performed in front of President Clinton.

Single International Album Francophone Album Album Artist Group Instrumental Album New Artist New Group Songwriter Country Recording Rap Recording Pop Recording Rock Recording Vocal Jazz Album Contemporary Jazz Album Traditional Jazz Album Children's Album Classical Album: Solo or Chamber Ensemble Classical Album: Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment Classical Album: Vocal or Choral Performance Classical Composition Alternative Album Dance Recording R&B Soul Recording Reggae Recording Aboriginal Recording Roots & Traditional Album: Solo Roots & Traditional Album: Group Blues Album Contemporary Christian / Gospel Album World Music Album Jack Richardson Producer Recording Engineer Album Design Video Juno® Fan Choice Award Music DVD

Aboriginal Recording of the Year

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